Cosmetology

Prepare for the Florida Board of Cosmetology licensing exam by learning and working at iSalon. Learn Florida law and practice skills in hair care, styling, and treatment; facials; manicures & pedicures; hair removal; and makeup.

Students practice the skills for this program by working and learning in the classroom and in the iSalon, a new upscale salon that is open to the public on regular school days. Program content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills; leadership skills; human relations skills; employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; Florida cosmetology law and rules; acquisition of knowledge of cosmetology and its related chemistry; and development of skill in performing the manipulative techniques required in the practice of cosmetology.

This course will provide clinical experiences necessary for the development of the skills required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is prescribed by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes portions of the hours required for licensing. Topics to be covered include: permanent waving and relaxers, hair color and bleaching, skin, scalp and hair treatments, hair cutting, styling dispensary, manicure/pedicure/nail techniques, reception, safety precautions/decontamination, and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, advanced styling and hair shaping, industry concepts, and exposure to a salon setting.

AREA OF FOCUS

• Hair cutting
• Hair coloring
• Chemical Texture Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Color Corrections
• Extensions
• Facials
• Waxes

PORTFOLIO AND COURSE PROJECTS

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the cosmetology field. The content includes, but is not limited to, practical clinical experiences and theory. Students engage learning on live models, manikins, demonstrations and computer base technology.

Cosmetology students prepare a portfolio that highlights the skills they learned in order to prepare them for a challenging career. Students will create a portfolio including: before and after photos, a resume, reference letters, awards, and a certificate of completion.

There are a variety of cosmetology projects within the Occupational Completion Points. You will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course. All of the projects together will become your final portfolio to promote one message . . . YOU.

Projects & Opportunities for Students Include:

• Hair Coloring Before and After Photos
• Hair Styling Before and After Photos
• Hair Cutting Before and After Photos
• Resume
• Reference Letters
• Awards/Certificate of completion

PROGRAM EXPERIENCES

Salon is fully equip with 10 manicure stations, 2 pedicure chairs, 2 facial beds and facial equipment, salon stations, hydraulic chairs, 3 hooded dryers, 3 sink bowls, cash register, 2 restroom, washer and dryers.

Make Up Artists 
Learn how to become a talented make -up artist.

i-Salon Hair Shows
Pictures of iSalon Hair Shows at iTECH

Quality & Care
The high-end quality care for hands, feet and eye beauty is at the heart of our activities and developments.

Facials
Your skin will feel rejuvenated.

Graduate with Career- Ready Skills!

ENTRY & EXIT REQUIREMENTS

• Specific Admissions Requirements: Students must be 16 years of age prior to acceptance into the program.

• DOE Basic Skills Exit Requirements: Communications 8, Computation 8 (unless exempt)

• CASAS Exit Requirements: Communications 235+, Computation 222+ (unless exempt)

PREP FOR EMPLOYMENT

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the cosmetology field. The content includes, but is not limited to, practical clinical experiences and theory. Students engage learning on live models, manikins, demonstrations and computer base technology.

• Internships
  Various professional salons are partners with iTECH’s i-salon Cosmetology program and provide excellent internship opportunities for our students.
   
• Workforce Education Internship Program
  Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.
   
• Job Placement
  Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.

CERTIFICATE

A certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the program’s competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines. Prepare for Florida State Board of Cosmetology exam.